Antonio Williams enters the 2026 draft as one of the most polished, reliable, and scheme‑versatile receivers in the class -- and could prove to be another ready-to-go gamer for the Jacksonville Jaguars' receiver corps.

Jacksonville will make its first selection in this year's draft in the second round, with pick No. 56. The team owns 11 total picks, including four in the top 100.

Jaguars Roundtable is checking out a range of prospects in the Class of 2026 that might mesh with Jacksonville's current roster, coaching staff, and the team's X's and O's strategies.

Offensive position players will be a focal point for the Jags, and NFL draft analyst Jeremy Ballreich's prospect profiles will feature offensive linemen Isaiah World out of Oregon and Penn State's Drew Shelton as well as running back prospects Le'Veon Moss from Texas A&M, Mike Washington Jr. out of Arkansas, and Washington's Jonah Coleman.  The Jaguars could also consider adding depth at tight end with either Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers or Oscar Delp out of Georgia, and at receiver with Southern Cal's Ja'Kobi Lane. 

Defenders profiled in the series include elite linebackers the likes of Oklahoma's Kendal Daniels, Oregon's Bryce Boettcher, and Anthony Hill Jr. out of Texas, along with cornerbacks D'Angelo Ponds out of Indiana and Arizona State's Keith Abney, along with Cincinnati nose tackle Dontay Corleone.

In this draft profile, we shine a spotlight on Clemson receiver Antonio Williams.

A December graduate of Clemson University, Williams is a technician with NFL‑ready separation skills, elite short‑area quickness, and the competitive edge that Dabo Sweeney's offense leaned on for three straight seasons.

While not the biggest or flashiest wideout in the class, Williams brings a complete, pro‑ready game built on precision, toughness, and consistency.

A former four‑star recruit out of Dutch Fork High School in South Carolina, Williams arrived at Clemson with expectations of becoming an immediate contributor -- and he delivered. As a true freshman, he led the Tigers in receptions, showcasing advanced route nuance and natural feel for space that belied his age. His early production established him as one of the ACC’s most dependable young receivers.

Across his Clemson career, Williams became the Tigers’ offensive stabilizer. Injuries around him, quarterback changes, and shifting offensive identities never altered his role: he was the chain‑mover, the separator, the trusted third‑down option.

His ability to win from the slot or outside gave Clemson flexibility in how they deployed formations, and his football IQ made him a natural fit in option‑route concepts and spacing‑heavy designs.

By his junior and senior seasons, Williams had developed into one of the ACC’s most complete receivers -- a player who could win with timing, leverage, and suddenness rather than pure size or long speed. His production remained steady, and his tape consistently showed a receiver who understands how to get open against any coverage structure.

Williams’ game starts with separation. His route running is among the most refined in the draft -- sharp breaks, disciplined pacing, and the ability to manipulate leverage. He wins early in the rep with sudden releases and late in the rep with precise timing.

His short‑area burst makes him dangerous on option routes, crossers, and quick‑game concepts. Clemson frequently used him as a safety valve because he consistently created windows for his quarterbacks. His hands are strong and reliable, and he rarely loses contested opportunities he should win.

After the catch, Williams is slippery and decisive. Williams isn’t built like a prototypical boundary alpha, but at 5-foot-11, he’s compact and explosive. His 195-pound frame allows him to absorb contact without losing speed, and his footwork gives him one of the cleaner releases in the class. He accelerates quickly, understands angles, and turns short throws into chain‑moving gains. His competitiveness shows up in blocking, scramble‑drill awareness, and willingness to work the middle of the field.

Williams lacks prototypical size and doesn’t possess elite long‑speed. He wins with technique and quickness rather than overwhelming athletic traits, which may limit his ceiling as a true WR1. Against long, physical corners, he can be disrupted early if he doesn’t win cleanly off the line. Expanding his vertical route tree will help him threaten defenses more consistently at the next level.

Williams projects as an immediate contributor in the slot with the versatility to play outside in certain matchups. His polish, intelligence, and separation ability give him one of the highest floors among receivers in the class. He fits best in timing‑based offenses that value precision and route discipline.

Projected Draft Range: Round 2 to Round 3, with a chance to rise into late Round 1 if he tests better than expected and dominates interviews.

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